Visit to Giuseppe Rinaldi in Barolo. Entrance to the Cantina Rinaldi. On a slightly cold Friday winter morning in February a friend and I walked to the Giuseppe Rinaldi Cantina to meet one of the daughters, Marta. The sun was shining magically on the Le coste vineyards as we approached. 8 AM Early morning sun in the Le Coste vineyards of the Rinaldi estate looking south. Marta pouring us a sample of 2015 Langhe Nebbiolo from cask. 2013 Barolo Brunate in an unmarked bottle.

Negotiating the Epistemologic Implications of Oenophilia. Their Love Is Here To Stay. Their Love Is Here To Stay. A girl who grew up in southeast Texas. She was born on the Louisiana border. He grew up somewhere outside of LA. Sand and stone may crumble. Their love is here to stay. To love a spirit such as he. Sand and stone may crumble.

Saturday, March 22, 2014. Visits to Santo, Artemis, and Koutsoyannopoulos. A Visit to Canava Roussos. A life lived mostly at cellar temperature. Who is this Guy? View my complete profile.

The blog focuses on the essence of wine and food, not how many points or stars it receives. The opinions are mine and should be taken only as that, an opinion not gospel. Like many collectors, initially I was very much influenced by wine ratings. I purchased wines based on points, even if I had never tasted the wine. And it was much worse than that.

One of the most beautiful Italian regions, Piemonte is the land of big red wines, white truffles, cheeses and top quality food. Wednesday, July 8, 2015. Presentation of 2011 Barolo Tasting. Even though a month has gone by since this event took place, I am dying to tell you about the most amazing tasting experience EVER which happens right here in Barolo. Actually, one American man I met there said he comes every year just for this event. See my own experience at one of the challenging tastings here.